YEAR 6 (SILVER)
Mrs Lightley (Covering for Mr G Dempsey)Welcome to Class 6D’s Blog!
I am Mr Dempsey and I am the class teacher for class 6D.
On this page you’ll find lots of useful information and posts about what’s going on in Year 6 over the course of the year,
Visit our blog Check in regularly for photographs, homework and revision links, sport’s scores, diary dates and many other fun features.
Please feel free to make comments on photographs and interact with our blog. The class would love to hear what you think about their fantastic work and achievements.
Happy blogging!
Mr Dempsey
Our Class Blog
Break the rules day
We’ve had a wonderful morning for break the rules day, wearing our own clothes with different hair, enjoying some yoga, mindfulness activities and different activities on the field. What a great way to end the school year!
Final Newsletter of the Year!
How can I stop an ice lolly from melting?
Making Viking Bread
A trip to Tesco
Nursery children had a trip to Tesco to buy the food needed for the end of year Teddy Bear's Picnic.
Who fell asleep first?
Photos from the journey home with many of them asleep and many at the back still lively! I wonder which group your child is in?
Final Update from Newby Wiske
It has been a busy morning in Yorkshire with packing to do and more activities to complete. Miss Darrah's morning included having to apply sun cream to about 20 children who had packed their own sun cream, despite several reminders - ha! The children have now...
Sleep Guidance for Children in Early Years
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Starting School Soon?
Many parents worry about the transition from nursery or home to reception class and if their child should be writing their name and reading words before they go. The simple answer is no, but there are a range of skills that will be important stepping stones to these...
Gateshead Council YPPCMHS survey request
We have been asked to share this QR code for the Gateshead Council YPPCMHS survey. They are looking for children and families to complete these and inform the Mental Health services that are offered within Gateshead.
Recycle your items with us
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Last Night’s Lazer Tag
Last night looked like lots of fun! Lazer tag in the woods and some of the children look quite intimidating with their lazer guns. I'm hoping they settled more quickly last night. The plan last night was to head to the showers at 9pm as they were all shattered from...









